BISSELL vs VAX Carpet Cleaner Comparison

Unsure whether to buy a BISSELL or VAX carpet cleaner machine?

By comparing BISSELL and VAX’s best carpet cleaner models – 3670E and 1-1-142257 – we’ve crafted a balanced comparison. The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 3670E features, specs, and reviewer ratings are put against the Vax Platinum SmartWash 1-1-142257 carpet cleaner, helping you decide.

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BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 3670E vs VAX Platinum SmartWash 1-1-142257 Comparison Break-down

BISSELL and VAX Cleaning System

Both VAX 1-1-142257 and BISSELL 3670E carpet cleaner machines feature two separate water tanks. One of the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam and VAX Platinum SmartWash tanks holds clean water and wash solution, and the other holds dirty water. All BISSELL and VAX carpet cleaners work by spraying a cleaning mixture onto the soiled carpet, rotating brushes agitate dirt and lift stains, and a powerful suction motor extracts debris and dirty water.

The BISSELL 3670E Revolution HydroSteam has a fresh water tank capacity of 3.7 litres and a dirty water tank size of 3 litres. Compared to the VAX 1-1-142257 Platinum SmartWash which holds 3.5 litres of clean water and 1.9 litres of mucky post wash water.

The Vax 1-1-142257 and Bissell 3670E deep cleaning systems effectively removes stains, dirt, pet hair, discolouring, and bad odours from carpets, by combining wet washing and vacuuming.

Carpet Washer Machine Power

These Bissell and Vax models are upright carpet cleaners, similar to vacuum cleaners. The Bissell 3670E and Vax 1-1-142257 are upright and mains powered, with a cord length of 7 and 9, respectively.

With the BISSELL and VAX being electricity powered instead of cordless, 3670E and 1-1-142257 models have powerful vacuum suction to thoroughly wash and dry carpets. The BISSELL 3670E has a 1300 watt motor, compared the VAX 1-1-142257 which runs 1200 watts.

VAX and BISSELL Features

The 3670E Revolution HydroSteam by BISSELL has a 45 centimetre wide brush cleaner head, while the 1-1-142257 Platinum SmartWash by VAX head measures 33 centimetres. Both BISSELL and VAX machines have spot cleaning tools for focused stain removal and tight corner cleaning, such as on stairs and seats.

The Bissell 3670E and Vax 1-1-142257 have several features to enhance wash performance, for thin or thick pile carpets.

• 3670E BISSELL features: HydroSteam technology, Steam PreTreat, Steam Wash Max Clean, Quick Dry, 12 brush rows, EZ Clean brush
• 1-1-142257 VAX features: Kills bacteria and bad odours, FlexForce brush bars, Dry Mode, SpinScrub hand tool, Motion Sense Tech

Comparing BISSELL With VAX Carpet Cleaner Reviews

With a 4.6/5 rating over 218 user reviews for the BISSELL 3670E, and a 4.7/5 rating from 16,081 reviewers for the VAX 1-1-142257, both of these carpet cleaners are held in high regard and well worth buying for washing all types of soft flooring and upholstery – carpets, rugs, upholstery (sofas, chairs, cushions), mattresses, and car seats.

Expect to pay around £399.00 for the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 3670Eand £299.00 on the VAX Platinum SmartWash 1-1-142257, although deals, offers, discounts, and sales events (Black Friday / Cyber Monday) can lower prices. Choose the powerful, bacteria killer, Vax Smartwash CDCW-SWXP carpet washer for performance and value for money over the BISSELL 3670E and VAX 1-1-142257 carpet cleaners.

Brand	Model	Dirt Water Tank (L)	Clean Water Tank (L)	Means Power Cable (m)	Power (Watts)	Prices
BISSELL	3670E	3	3.7	7	1300	£399.00
VAX	1-1-142257	1.9	3.5	9	1200	£299.00

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